Whether you are new to climbing and never belayed before, or just need a refresher course, Evolution Rock & Fitness' Intro to Climbing class will help you learn the basic skills you need to climb on a rope. You will learn the climbing basics - grading systems, technique basics, how to fit a harness properly and how to tie in and belay.  To learn how to belay, you will need a partner, so it may be a fun experience to share with a friend or family member. After the instruction, you will have to pass a belay test, after which you will be free to climb for as long as you like. We will provide harnesses, shoes and a belay device that you are free to use for the rest of the day.

//TIMES

Mon-Fri: 6:00pm

Sat: 11am, 2pm

Sun: 11am, 2pm

//COURSE BREAKDOWN

• Basic information about bouldering, top rope and lead climbing


• Proper way of putting on and using different types of harnesses


• How to tie a figure 8, figure 8 on a bight, and backup knots


• Safety check and commands


• Belaying with a tube device and an auto-locking device (ex. Gri-gri and an ATC)


• Belay test

//DETAILS

• Call 24 hours in advance to schedule a class


• 1 ½ hour course (times vary depending on group size)


• 6 climber maximum per instructor


• Must be at least 14 years old (Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian)


• Evolution Rock & Fitness is located at 10 Langdon Avenue, Concord, NH